MOA
MOA of sertraline and fluoxetine
SSRI
Most common side effects of antidepressant like sertraline and escitalopram
GI upset, headache, dry mouth
Name 5 symptoms of depression
Depressed mood, changes in sleep, decreased interest, guilt, decreased energy, decreased concentration, appetite changes, psychomotor changes, suicidal ideations
What class of medications is used 1st line for ADHD
Stimulants
3 most commonly used SSRIs in children and adolescents
sertraline, fluoxetine, and escitalopram
MOA of Bupropion
NE/DA Reuptake inhibitor
Most common side effects of stimulants
decreased appetite and headache
4 major symptoms of PTSD
intrusive thoughts/nightmares, avoidance, decreased mood, arousal/reactivity
SSRIs are a first line treatment for patients with what disease states?
MDD, GAD, OCD, and PTSD
What are contraindications to using Bupropion
History of seizures, eating disorders, and abuse of alcohol or benzodiazepines
MOA of guanfacine and clonidine
a2 agonist
What labs should be monitored for patients taking an antipsychotic?
A1c and lipid labs
Bipolar 1 vs Bipolar 2
Manic episode (1) vs hypomanic episode (2)
What medication can be used for depression and is also effective for smoking cessation and ADHD?
Bupropion
Name 3 antidepressants that inhibit CYP2D6
Fluoxetine, Bupropion, and Paroxetine
MOA of olanzapine
D2/5HT2 receptor antagonist
What labs should be monitored for a patient taking lithium
TSH, CBC, BMP,
2 main diagnostic criteria of ASD
social deficits and restrictive or repetitive behaviors
What medication can be used to decrease trauma related nightmares?
Prazosin
How are desvenlafaxine and venlafaxine related
desvenlafaxine is the prodrug of venlafaxine
MOA of aripiprazole
Dopamine receptor partial agonist
Which EPS is most commonly seen in patients taking aripiprazole
akithesias
disease state characterized by severe, recurrent temper outbursts and chronically irritable mood that should not be diagnosed before the age of 6 w/ sxs present for at least 12 months
DMDD
What TCA has been shown to be effective in treating OCD?
clomipramine
Black box warning for antidepressants in children and adolescents
suicidal ideation